Plant Encyclopedia

Everything about care, pruning, watering and winter hardiness of thousands of plants

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Short's sedge with green spikelets in late summerCyperaceae

Short's Sedge: complete guide

Carex shortiana

Short's sedge grows naturally in eastern North America. Discover how to cultivate this native border plant optimally and maintain it.

12 min
Splitawn sedge grows in dry foothill habitatsCyperaceae

Splitawn Sedge: complete guide

Carex tumulicola

Splitawn sedge is a North American native sedge for dry growth and sunny locations. Discover this strong, low-maintenance grass species.

12 min
Cynoglossum germanicum with blue flower clusters in woodland settingBoraginaceae

Cynoglossum germanicum: complete guide

Cynoglossum germanicum

German hound's-tongue (Cynoglossum germanicum) is a hardy wildflower with blue flowers. Discover how to grow this woodland beauty in shade gardens and pollinator patches.

12 min
Eurybia schreberi with purple-pink flowers and nettle-like leavesAsteraceae

Eurybia schreberi: complete guide

Eurybia schreberi

Discover Schreber's aster, a charming North American plant. Learn cultivation, care requirements, and garden design tips.

12 min
Festuca altissima in a woodland edge setting, showing fine-textured foliage and airy flower stemsPoaceae

Wood fescue: complete guide

Festuca altissima

A detailed guide to growing Festuca altissima: ideal conditions, care tips, companion plants, and seasonal maintenance for UK and European gardens.

12 min
Geranium carolinianum with fine feathery foliage and pink flowersGeraniaceae

Geranium carolinianum: complete guide

Geranium carolinianum

Discover Carolina geranium, a North American annual. Growing tips for naturalistic and wildflower gardens.

12 min
Rocky Mountain iris with purple-blue flowers in bloomIridaceae

Iris missouriensis: complete guide

Iris missouriensis Nutt.

The Rocky Mountain iris is a stunning native wildflower of North America with purple-blue blooms. Discover how to grow, maintain, and attract wildlife with this hardy, native iris species.

12 min
Rubus ammobius (sand bramble) stems and berriesRosaceae

Rubus ammobius: complete guide

Rubus ammobius

Sand bramble from Western Europe with berry production and ornamental thorns. Suitable for native gardens, erosion control, and wildlife. Growing and hardiness advice.

12 min